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The complexity of the blood
pressure monitor depends on where it will be used and the types of blood
pressure monitors presently used in that location.

The measurements are taken
using either the oscillometric or auscultatory method.

The inflation pressure should
be adjustable or automatically set based on a previous or current pressure
reading.

Typical ranges for individual
patient requirements are 150-260 mm Hg for an adult and for a neonate -
85-140 mm Hg.

The automatic blood pressure
meter system should be able to measure systolic pressures as high as 250
mm Hg. Cuff inflation must be less than 80 mm Hg/sec in order to reduce
patient reactions. Cuff deflation should be 2-3 mm Hg/sec, depending on
pulse rate.

The non-invasive blood
pressure monitor will allow choosing from at least 5 values over a range
of 1-60 minutes, when selecting the timing between automatic blood
pressure meter measurement cycles.

When the cuff pressure
reaches 300 mm Hg for an adult and 150 mm Hg for a neonate, the
sphygmomanometer must automatically deflate.

Systolic and diastolic
pressures and pulse rate should be displayed by the blood pressure monitor
system. Other optional parameters may be available, such as MAP and other
physiologic parameters. These will be selected in accordance with
clinician and patient demographic requirements.

When the sphygmomanometer is
unable to take an accurate measurement, it should alert the operator
visually or audibly, and provide the reason for the error.

Silencing the alarm's volume
should be impossible, and so should be setting its limits outside the
specified measurement range of the unit.

One or more of the following
cuff sizes should be available on non-invasive blood pressure monitors:
neonatal, pediatric, adult, large adult, and thigh.

These blood pressure monitors
can be line-powered or battery-powered. Battery-powered non-invasive blood
pressure monitors accept any commonly available battery.

Rechargeable batteries
are recommended, since they reduce replacing and disposing costs.

Additional monitoring
capabilities, such as oxygen saturation and temperature, are offered by
some expensive models.

Often, blood pressure monitor
suppliers will offer adjunctive equipment, such as monitor stands or
pressure cuffs of various sizes.